At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and manage a talented team to ensure educational excellence.
- Company: Join a supportive school committed to student welfare and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and leadership training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the school's financial health and strategic direction.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, with experience in finance and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Deadline: Friday 4th September 2026 (Noon)
Interviews: W/C Monday 14th September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Drive Financial Health and Business Excellence
Are you a strategic financial leader looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an exceptional Finance and Business Manager to spearhead our school’s financial control, human resources, and administrative services. This is a pivotal senior role reporting directly to the Headteacher. You will take ownership of the school’s financial and business operations, manage a talented team of middle managers, and work closely with Governors to ensure resources are optimised to deliver the highest quality education provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Control & Operations: Lead budget setting, payroll, internal audits, management accounts, and the accurate submission of statutory DfE financial returns.
- Line Management: Directly line manage and develop 3 key middle managers (Finance, HR, and Admin), overseeing a wider team of support staff.
- Human Resources & Cover: Oversee the HR function - staff recruitment, retention, absence management, and the daily deployment of teaching and non‑teaching cover.
- Governance & Leadership: Present comprehensive financial reports, risk analysis, and personnel updates to Governor Committees and school leadership.
- Joint Strategy & Commerciality: Partner with the school Operations Manager on joint procurement, policy creation, income generation (e.g., lettings and alumni), and high‑value funding bids (such as CIF grants).
What We Are Looking For?
The role of School Finance and Business Manager requires a combination of formal finance/business education, specialised school management credentials, and multi‑disciplinary professional experience.
- Financial Experience: Proven experience in budget management, financial accounting, and internal scrutiny (school/public sector finance experience is highly desirable but not essential).
- Leadership: Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams (Finance, HR, Administration) and coaching middle leaders to foster professional growth.
- Strategy: Ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities, optimise income channels like lettings, alumni, and manage major contracts.
- Communication: Confident translating financial and personnel data into clear insights for the Headteacher, SLT, and the Board of Governors.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Role: Direct influence over the school’s financial stability, strategic growth, and resource allocation.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated support for your own professional competence and leadership development.
- Benefits: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, competitive salary and a supportive, collaborative working environment.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4‑9) or equivalent
- Professional full or part accountancy qualification or willing to work towards
- Professional qualification in business management or accountancy
- CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experience and willing to work towards
- Evidence of recent training and experience in whole school leadership and management
- Hold a leadership qualification
- School Business Management qualification e.g. CSBM or willing to work towards
Skills & Experience
- Experience of successful management and leadership of diverse teams
- Effective leadership and motivational skills
- Focused on standards and positive outcomes
- Strategic thinker
Personal Attributes
- Integrity
- Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
- Focused
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods and media
Safeguarding Information: Calday Grange Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for vacancies must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
School Finance & Business Manager in Liverpool employer: Calday Grange Grammar School
At Calday Grange Grammar School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values strategic financial leadership and fosters a collaborative work culture. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through dedicated support for your development, alongside a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and competitive salary. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our students' education while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Contact Details:
Calday Grange Grammar School Recruitment Team
